Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 270: Let go… let go… Hoyts voice cracked.

Despite being the illegitimate son, he had lived a life untouched by hardship.

His mother, Nova, though controlling, had never disciplined him beyond a slap.

He had never tasted real painuntil now.

Hoyt lashed out, his bravado crumbling.

If you dont let go, youll regret it! His threat fell from his lips like a brittle shield, hoping to stave off the torment.

No sooner had the words left his mouth than Kellan casually reached for the baseball bat.

Oh, really? Kellan smirked, his tone as cool as winters edge.

You must understand the cost of trespassing better than I do.

Even if I put you six feet under, it wouldnt raise many eyebrows.

He pressed the bat against Hoyts forehead with deliberate slowness, like a predator savoring the moment before the kill.

Shall we see who blinks first? Hoyts chest tightened with fear, breath escaping him in shallow, uneven gasps.

His body trembled violently.

I… I didnt mean it, he stammered, barely holding onto his composure.

Kellans reputation preceded hima man as wild as a storm at sea.

You could never predict when he would capsize your world.

And Hoyt, already drowning in fear, knew this was no idle threat.

Desperate, Hoyt turned his eyes toward his mother.

His voice cracked

the sight of her

the line,

a show

she hadnt counted on Kellan not only being on his feet but moving

been hiding his strength all

voice a calculated mix of regret and

youve harbored resentment toward

hate me for stepping into your mothers place, and for that,

with no one to rely on, we

feigning frailty, her

her eyes, casting her in a light of sorrow

is still

is thicker than

anger, it

the part of the wronged yet

as though one more word from Kellan would have her on her knees, begging

Kellans gaze never wavered.

you think I dont dare? Nova dared not

realized Kellan was

change

it take for you to let Hoyt go?

the one involved wants, Kellan

eyes were as dark and unreadable as the depths of an

Kellan said, pressing the bat harder

was Allison

radiated from him like the heat off a

Kellan looked every

on the other hand,

a soft, almost disarming smile, she seemed as harmless as a

forgiving type, she said, her tone as sweet

just